behind, ridden and outpaced 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, finished well
in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, soon weakened
steadied start, took keen hold early, in touch, effort 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened over final furlong
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
steadied start, took keen hold behind, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, no extra when headed final 50 yards
tracked leaders, not clear run over 1f out, switched right, squeezed through on far rail to lead final 50 yards
New Jersey has improved with every run to date and Kevin Ryan's charge gets the nod to win again at the main expense of Major Easy and Lady Avenger. A game winner at York, the selection appeared to appreciate the juice in the ground and with conditions likely to be similar today, he looks worth siding with again. He looks sure to suit six furlongs in time and therefore he will be suited by Sandown's stiff finish which can find some horses out. Major Easy is yet to win but should go close once again as he has improved with each run so far. However he may not be seen to best effect until he has another winter on his back. Carleton, Lady Avenger and Sweepstake all showed plenty of ability when winning first time out. Lady Avenger's run was probably the most impressive visually but all have plenty of scope. Connections of Baytown Blaze have had plenty of fun for their two grand but the horse may just be outclassed, whilst Al Muheer and Bellatino will need to massively step up on their debuts. A toughie, and the market may well help guide, but we will side with New Jersey as the winner.
Al Muheer (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Grand Fleet (9-3) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Carleton 8-1 (8-12) Made all, brought field to centre of course 3f out, hard driven inside final furlong, held on, won at Windsor 5f nov stk (4) gs beating Magical Speedfit (8-12) by a nk, 4 ran.
Major Eazy (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Held up, not clear run on stand rail 2f out until approaching final furlong, stayed on well after, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Mount Pleasure (9-1) at Ascot 5f 2yo stk (3) gf.
New Jersey (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon not much room, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, won at York 5f nov stk (3) gs beating Art Advisor (8-12) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Baytown Blaze 40-1 (8-9) Led early, chased leader, hung badly right from over 1f out, kept on, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Spirit of Sharjah (9-3) at Goodwood 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gd.
Lady Avenger (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Towards rear, progress on outer before halfway, led over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong, easily, won at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd beating Shamrock Lady (9-0) by 3l, 14 ran.
Sweepstake (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leader far side, led far side 3f out, led overall over 1f out, pushed out, comfortably, won at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs beating King's General (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Bellalatino (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Feeling Proud (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.
